Finding the Third Proportional to 145,404 and 303,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,404 and 303,984 is: 635,513.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,404 : 303,984 = 303,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,404/303,984 = 303,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,404x = 303,984 × 303,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,404x = 92,406,272,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,406,272,256/145,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,513.96
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